Emilio Estefan and Quincy Jones are in the process of bringing a number of singers together for a Spanish language version of the “We Are The World” song – called “Somos el Mundo.” Proceeds from the song will go to Haiti relief.
The lyrics for the song were written by Gloria and Emilio Estefan and approved by Lionel Richie and the We Are the World Foundation.
The recording for the song will take place on February 19th and it will be recorded to air on the Univision TV network on March 1st.
Some artists on the track include:
- David Archuleta
- Talia
- Vincent Fernandez
- Alejandro Fernandez
- Carlos Santana
- Pitbull
- Luis Fonsi
- Gloria Estefan
- Paulina Rubio
- Tito El Bambino
- Andy Garcia
- Black Eyed Peas
- AB Quintanilla
- Alacranes Musical
- Olga Tanon
- Jorge Celedon
- Ricardo Montaner
- Arthur Hanlon
- Ednita Nazario
- Jennifer Lopez
- Marc Anthony
- Ricky Martin
- Shakira
- Enrique Inglesias
Who’s excited?
Who’s excited?!
Well I sure am and I think there may be a video!! eek!
Can’t wait!
Go David! -singing in spanish again (and more charity)! I wish I lived in mIami…
This will be just wonderful!! I am so proud of David, and just know how much this must mean to David to share a part of this great “giving effort!!! David’s voice just needs to be heard singing this song!!!
David Archuleta is a perfect choice for this event. His voice has such power and depth.
@Kimk same here!! that’d be sooo cool if they had a music video!!!
How wonderful that David can lend his phenomenal voice to this wonderful project and be able to work with all of these talented and generous artists!
This is wonderful news!
OMG!! I’m so excited!! I just saw the new video of We are the world and I was sad because I didn’t see David Archuleta but now thats good news to know that he is gonna sing the song but in spanish!! it’s a big gift for all his latin fans ♥ Estoy muy entusiasmada por escucharlo ..que emoción!!
Great news, and I love seeing all the others David will be singing with. However, could you have selected a more updated photo? Although very handsome and so on… it is David from 2 years ago. There is a world of difference between 17 and now 19!
This is a wonderful thing for David to be a part of. BTW more info “The recording will take place tomorrow, Friday at American Airlines Practice Court in Miami, Florida taking advantage of the situation of the Premios Lo Nuestro and will be released on March 1 on the Cristina Show on Univision. It is expected that as part of this initiative, Univision also send a special that will include video footage of the subject and the making of.”
I’m excited!! I hope he has a solo. I can’t wait to see the video!
I am sooooo excited to hear David is singing with stars like Vicente Fernandez, Luis Fonsi, Ricky Martin!!!!! He is incredibly talented and on his way to fame!!!! What talent to be able to cross into different genres AND languages! We love you so much Mr. David Archuleta!
Go David! Love you!
David tweeted he’s leaving for the East Coast and would come back to LA for more song writings. Hope we can see a glimpse of the recording.
I’m very excited and I’m not alone. Many if not all of David’s fans are happy. Thanks for posting the news.
I’m feeling like “Zero Gravity” right now! To know and hear that David will be singing brings me so much joy! This is just amazing…as I know how much David embraces this part of his heritage, he loves to sing, his fans love to hear him sing, and he gets to be part of this amazing charity event along with some amazing other artists…well it’s just totally AWESOME! I can’t wait to see the video and purchase the song! I just love David Archuleta…and his voice…and his music! Yippee!
It is so great that David gets to sing in this Spanish version! He has such a wonderful voice with so much depth and emotion. Plus, he has already given money to this worthy cause and answered the phone during the Haitian Telethon. Way to go David!!
I am so happy for him. He has a big hart and he so talent.
This is very exciting! I hope David does a solo, and YES hoping for video too!!!!!
I’m thinking the samethings you all are saying. It’s fantastic! And I hopethey give him a solo part too. I LOVE that he’s being true to his heritage. Love Him.
YAY!! Te amo David Archuleta!
This is fantastic, hope they do a video. David singing again in spanish makes my heart melt. Go David!
Great news! David’s powerful, healing, angelic voice is just what this song needs!
I’m very happy they asked him to do this. I also hope he has a solo part!!!! David is so amazing and wonerful and talented and humble and hot and cute lets see I could go on and on. We love you David!!!!
I’m very excited!!!
AWESOME!!!!! I’m so glad David is involved in this wonderful project. He’s an amazing artist, human being, and philanthropist. David is very proud of his latin roots and we are VERY proud of him!
David es un gran orgullo para los latinoamericanos, para los hispanos en general. Felicitaciones David!
I am so happy that David got this much-deserved invitation for
a wonderful project like this. He’s a one-of-a-kind vocalist and one of the best there is today. The recent remake of the WATW was disappointing IMO. David’s incredible voice, together with those of other amazing talents will surely be EPIC!!!
Oh, my gosh!! So excited!!
I was so surprised and bummed when I saw that David wasn’t asked to be a part of the new ‘We Are the World’ remake. Then, the song turned out poorly, and I was almost relieved.
I am sooo excited that he’s been asked to be part of the Spanish version of the song, and like everyone else I would be on cloud nine if he got a solo part. He won ‘Male Rising Star’ at the Alma Awards, so it would only make sense. With him as a participant, I’m thinking the song’s gonna be epic!!!
The caliber of the artists listed is very high indeed, and I know David must feel honored to be included. I agree with nancy that the recent English language remake was subpar as compared with the original, and I’m actually glad David is not connected to it. I have a gut feeling the Spanish language version will be much better, especially now that David will be taking part!
wooohoooo! I cant wait!! Way to represent los latinos!